Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
One-day Costume Making Workshop with Brook Meinhardt
Saturday, October 24, 1-3 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Rebecca DeMerritt, Funhouse -- Struggling with coming up with a fantastic idea for a costume? Join artist Brook Meinhardt for a special one-day costume-making workshop at
Love and Rockets: Healthy Teen Relationships
Six Wednesdays 7-9 pm, starting October 28, Camp Orkila Alumni House -- from Rebecca DeMeritt, Funhouse Commons -- Join Beth Jensen, LMHC, for a six-week workshop: Love and Rockets: Teen Relationships that Feel Good. This
Guest Opinion: Understanding OPALCO’s Broadband Initiative
-- by Joe Cohen -- I would like to comment regarding the ongoing ‘debate’ concerning OPALCO and the Rock Island acquisition and broadband initiative. The question(s) I seek to ask are the following: 1. What
SJ County Council to Hold Executive Session re: Litigation Potential
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second
Celebrity Chef Is Back…And So Is Charles!
-- from Madie Murray -- Mark your calendar and prepare your taste buds, the Farm to Cafeteria Program’s Celebrity Chef at School event is back. Charles Dalton teaching students how to make tasty tamales.
FilmFest Review: “James White”
-- by Paula Treneer -- OIFF Film Review: “James White”, directed by Josh Mond (“Best of Next”) Initially the Sundance award-winning film “James White” may seem to be a rite-of-passage film, interweaving James’ quotidian challenges
Dallas Brass Ready to Sound the Trumpets
Saturday, October 17, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Dallas Brass returns to Orcas Center with guest performances by the Orcas Island High School Band and Turtleback Brass on Saturday, October 17
School Garden’s Kale For Sale at the Co-op
-- by Colleen Stewart, Orcas Farm to Cafeteria Gardenkeeper-- If they haven't already flown off the shelf, you may still have the opportunity to buy the debut Farm to Cafeteria-grown bunches of Lacinato (aka Dino)
How to Fund a Program for Young Adults with Autism
-- from The Concerto Project -- The Concerto Project Board (and some advisors) on the train that runs on the Mount Baker Farm on Orcas Island. “This is a bold project,” says Marian
Sign Up Now for Flea Markets at County Fairgrounds
-- from the San Juan County Parks and Fair -- two flea markets at San Juan County fairgrounds this fall Save the Date! Two chances to shop AND/OR sell at Flea Markets at
FilmFest Review: “Taxi”
-- by Paula Treneer -- OIFF Film Review: “Taxi”, 2015 Golden Bear winner by banned director Panahi Surprisingly humorous and kindhearted, “Taxi” is the third film made by Jafar Panahi, the acclaimed Iranian director whose
Flu Vaccinations at Orcas Medical Center
Call 376-2561 to make your appointment for October 22 or 29 -- from the Orcas Medical Center -- Schedule flu shots now for you and your family at the Orcas Medical Center! For
Haynie, Jones Answer Election Questions
Orcas Issues asked the two candidates for the Orcas Park and Rescue District Position to answer some questions for our readers. Their responses follow: From left, Theresa Haynie and Deborah Jones meet the public
FilmFest Reviews: “Marshlands” and “45 Years”
-- by Paula Treneer -- OIFF Film Review: “Marshlands”, Goya-award winning Spanish crime drama Orcas Island Film Festival continued its impressive line-up of award-winning foreign films with “Marshlands,” a 2014 Spanish release which won ten
Guest Opinion: Greene’s Departure from Rock Island a Wake-up Call
-- by Alex MacLeod -- The resignation of Mike Greene from OPALCO’S Rock Island Internet business should be a wake-up call for OPALCO’s membership and its board of directors. Greene was the founder and architect
Library Recruiting Board Trustee
-- from the Orcas Island Library -- The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving a five-year term on Jan. 1, 2016. The board is composed of five members who
